Ella Rae Wahlberg Heads to College

Rhea Durham Pens Emotional Instagram Post

Mark Wahlberg Proudly Celebrates Daughter's Milestone

Actress Ella Rae Wahlberg, daughter of Mark and Rhea Durham Wahlberg, is embarking on a new chapter in her life as she leaves home for college. Her mother, Rhea Durham, shared a heartfelt Instagram post on Ella Rae's 19th birthday, expressing her emotions about her daughter leaving the nest.

In the post, Durham wrote, "Today is a bittersweet day as we say goodbye to our little girl and wish her all the best as she starts her college journey. We are so proud of the young woman she has become and cannot wait to see what the future holds for her."

Ella Rae's father, Mark Wahlberg, also took to Instagram to celebrate his daughter's milestone, sharing a sweet photo with the caption, "Happy college day, Ella Rae! I am so proud of the young lady you have become. I love you more than words can say."

Ella Rae is the eldest of Mark and Rhea's four children. She will be attending the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to study film and media.